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- Page 1 SAM-Q-SDI Audio Monitor Installation and Operation Manual Version 1.0...
- Page 2 Version History Issue Date Change Details 12/06/19 Initial Release Page 2 of 33...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Operational Mode - Names ..........................18 SAM-Q Internal Audio Router ........................19 SAM-Q Internal Audio Mixer.........................20 SAM-Q-SDI Audio Sources ..........................21 Accessing the SAM-Q-SDI Configuration Menus ..................22 The SAM-Q-SDI Menus and associated Parameters ..................24 Updating the SAM-Q-SDI Software .......................33 Page 3 of 33... -
Page 4: Introduction
The SAM-Q has been designed such that extra audio monitoring features and functions will be made available to customers by way of future software updates (see Updating the SAM-Q Software on Page 39 for further information). This manual covers the following Audio Monitoring Product from the SAM-Q Range: SAM-Q-SDI Page 4 of 33... -
Page 5: Sam-Q-Sdi Functional Schematic
SAM-Q-SDI Functional Schematic Page 5 of 33... -
Page 6: Sam-Q-Sdi Installation
SAM-Q-SDI Installation The SAM-Q range has been designed to be quick and easy to install, requiring minimal installation effort. Input and output connectivity for the SAM-Q-SDI can be seen below: SAM-Q-SDI Product Inputs Outputs Other SAM-Q-SDI 2 x 3G/HD/SD-SDI 1 x 3G/HD/SD-SDI (re-clocked) -
Page 7: Sam-Q Front Panel Controls
SAM-Q Front Panel Controls Item Name Normal Function Extended Functions Small rotary encoder Mix Selection Pan/Balance Control Function 1 button Switch to Enter and Exit Menus Previous Operational Mode Function 2 button Switch to Next None Operational Mode Source select button Mute/Unmute Show Name of Audio Source # 1, enable Pan/Balance Audio Source 1... -
Page 8: Sam-Q-Sdi General Operation
SAM-Q-SDI General Operation The SAM-Q-SDI has been designed to be quick and easy to operate, regardless of which operational mode(s) you choose to work with. The four most frequent functions are described below: • Selecting a Source (buttons 4 through to 11) •... -
Page 9: Sam-Q Front Panel Displays
SAM-Q Front Panel Displays The SAM-Q features two high quality front panel display screens to display multiple audio monitoring elements, video sources and menu selections. Item Display Element Description Audio Meter Scale Audio Meter scale (0 to -54dbFS). Displayed on left-hand and right-hand side of audio level meters. - Page 10 Selecting SAM-Q-SDI Operational Modes The SAM-Q-SDI provides multiple modes of operation, allowing you to choose the most suitable mode for your workflow, application or personal preference. Each operational mode determines what is displayed on the front panel displays as well as the behaviour...
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Page 11: Sam-Q-Sdi Operational Modes Overview
SAM-Q-SDI Operational Modes Overview The SAM-Q-SDI comes complete with the following operational modes as standard. Mode Name Front Panel Display Description Meters (S) 16 Audio Level Meters Allows one audio source to be selected and monitored at time Mode Name... - Page 12 Mode Name Front Panel Display Description 8 Gain Bars Allows up to 8 audio pairs to be selected and monitored simultaneously whilst displaying relative mix levels for each pair Mode Name Front Panel Display Description Names 8 Source Names Allows up to 8 audio pairs to be selected and monitored simultaneously, whilst displaying source names Page 12 of 33...
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Page 13: Operational Mode - Meters (S)
Operational Mode - Meters (S) Meters (S) mode displays a maximum of 8 audio sources across both displays, using a maximum of 16 audio level meters. Meters (S) mode allows a single audio source to be selected for monitoring at a time. Selecting the desired audio source is achieved achieved simply by pressing the corresponding Source Select button. -
Page 14: Operational Mode - Meters (M)
Operational Mode - Meters (M) Meters (M) mode displays a maximum of 8 audio sources across both displays, using a maximum of 16 audio level meters. Meters (M) mode allows multiple audio sources to be selected and listened to simultaneously. Selecting the desired audio sources is achieved simply by pressing the corresponding Source Select button. -
Page 15: Operational Mode - Video (S)
Video (S) mode displays a maximum of 8 audio sources on the left-hand display, using a maximum of 16 audio level meters, whilst also showing a video source derived from either of the SAM-Q-SDI inputs. Video (S) mode allows a single audio source to be selected for monitoring at a time. -
Page 16: Operational Mode - Video (M)
Video (M) mode displays a maximum of 8 audio sources on the left-hand display, using a maximum of 16 audio level meters, whilst also showing a video source derived from either of the SAM-Q-SDI inputs. Video (M) mode allows multiple audio sources to be selected and listened to simultaneously. -
Page 17: Operational Mode - Mix
Operational Mode - Mix Mix mode displays a maximum of 8 audio sources, using 8 gain bars, akin to 8 fader positions on an audio console. Mix mode allows multiple audio sources to be selected and listened to simultaneously. Selecting the desired audio sources is achieved simply by pressing the corresponding Source Select button. When an audio source is selected for monitoring, its Source Select button will turn Green and the corresponding gain bar will be highlighted. -
Page 18: Operational Mode - Names
Operational Mode - Names Names mode displays a maximum of 8 audio sources, using 8 source name labels and audio presence indicators. Names mode allows multiple audio sources to be selected and listened to simultaneously. Selecting the desired audio sources is achieved simply by pressing the corresponding Source Select button. When an audio source is selected for monitoring, its Source Select button will turn Green and the corresponding source name label will be highlighted. -
Page 19: Sam-Q Internal Audio Router
16 Output channels (8 audio pairs). Inputs to the audio router are derived from the physical input connections on the rear of the SAM-Q-SDI, whilst the router outputs feed are used to feed the internal SAM-Q audio mixer (see below) -
Page 20: Sam-Q Internal Audio Mixer
SAM-Q Internal Audio Mixer The SAM-Q-SDI internal audio mixer features 16 input channels (8 audio pairs) that are fed by the internal audio router, as well as the capacity to store and recall a up to 8 independent audio mixes. -
Page 21: Sam-Q-Sdi Audio Sources
SAM-Q-SDI Audio Sources Each of the 8 audio sources within an audio mix can comprise a single audio pair (typically used for Stereo sources) or a single audio channel (typically used for Mono sources). Both Stereo and Mono sources can be accommodated within the same Mix and can be easily recognised by the nature of their respective audio level meters. -
Page 22: Accessing The Sam-Q-Sdi Configuration Menus
Accessing the SAM-Q-SDI Configuration Menus The SAM-Q-SDI is equipped with two configuration menus: Name Description User Menu Basic settings and System Information Engineering Menu Full system settings and configuration (requires PIN code) Accessing the Menus To access the SAM-Q menus, push and hold Function button 1. - Page 23 To access the Engineering menu, first press Source Select button #8 This will present you with the PIN Entry menu: Access to the Engineering Menu is protected by a 4-digit PIN code that can be unique for each and every SAM-Q in your facility.
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Page 24: The Sam-Q-Sdi Menus And Associated Parameters
The SAM-Q-SDI Menus and associated Parameters User Menu User Menu Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the front panel displays Mode Allows all available operational modes to be selected About Displays System Information including IP Address, Software and Hardware Version numbers... - Page 25 Engineering Menu Link Link Link Link Link Link Link Engineering Menu Routing Enters the Routing Menu Outputs Enters the Outputs Menu Audio Meters Enters the Audio Meters Menu Front Panel Controls Enters the Front Panel Controls Menu Permissions Enters the Permissions Menu Names Enters the Names Menu Files...
- Page 26 Routing Menu Routing Menu Mix Group 1-8 Select the Mix Group you wish to assign sources to Source 1-8 Select the Pair Select button you wish to assign a source to Source Allows selection of all available inputs Input Type Defines input as Stereo or Mono (Mono sources take Left channel of a Stereo source) Trim Provides input level trim of -20, 10, 0, +10 or +20...
- Page 27 Outputs Menu Outputs Menu Internal Speakers Allows internal speakers to be set permanently ON, permanently OFF or MUTE upon headphone insertion XLR Output Allows XLR Analogue Output to be set permanently ON, permanently OFF or MUTE upon headphone insertion XLR Output Allows XLR Analogue Output to be set at REFERENCE or ATTENUATED (-20dB attenuation).
- Page 28 Audio Meters Menu Audio Meters Menu Alarm Level Determines the level above which, audio level meters are red Ref Level Determines the level below which, audio level meters are green Page 28 of 33...
- Page 29 Front Panel Menu Front Panel Controls Menu F1 Function Assigns a function to the F1 button on the front panel F2 Function Assigns a function to the F2 button on the front panel Select Hold Enables/Disables the SOLO function of a given audio pair when the corresponding pair select button is pushed and held.
- Page 30 Permissions Menu Permissions Menu Mix Permissions Determines which of the Mix Groups are made available for selection from the front panel. Mode Permissions Determines which of the Operational Modes are made available for selection from the front panel. Also determines which Operational Modes are available for selection in the User Menu (see Page 26) Change PIN Allows the default PIN code of 1234 to be changed.
- Page 31 Names Menu Names Menu Mix Names Allows friendly names to be entered for each of the 8 Mix Groups. The large rotary encoder is used for character selection, whilst characters can be selected using the small encoder. Source Names Allows friendly names to be entered for each of audio source. The large rotary encoder is used for character selection, whilst characters can be selected using the small encoder.
- Page 32 Files Menu Files Menu Load Config Allows configuration files to be loaded from the root directory of a USB thumb drive Save Config Allows configuration files to be saved to the root directory of a USB thumb drive Page 32 of 33...
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Page 33: Updating The Sam-Q-Sdi Software
The latest SAM-Q-SDI software update can be downloaded directly from the TSL products website using the following link: https://www.tslproducts.com/product-support/audio-products-support/ Up to date manuals and release notes for the SAM-Q-SDI can also be found using the above link. Update Procedure 1. Download the latest SAM-Q-SDI software from https://www.tslproducts.com/product-...
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